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* What they do: Foot and ankle orthopedists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot and ankle, including bunions, hammertoes, fractures, sprains, and arthritis.

* When to see them: If you have any pain, swelling, or other problems with your feet or ankles that don't go away with home treatment

Hand and Wrist Orthopedist

* What they do: Hand and wrist orthopedists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the hand and wrist, including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, fractures, sprains, and arthritis.

* When to see them: If you have any pain, swelling, or other problems with your hands or wrists that don't go away with home treatment

Hip and Knee Orthopedist

* What they do: Hip and knee orthopedists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the hip and knee, including arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, fractures, and dislocations.

* When to see them: If you have any pain, swelling, or other problems with your hips or knees that don't go away with home treatment

Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedist

* What they do: Shoulder and elbow orthopedists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow, including rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, fractures, and dislocations.

* When to see them: If you have any pain, swelling, or other problems with your shoulders or elbows that don't go away with home treatment

Spine Orthopedist

* What they do: Spine orthopedists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the spine, including back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis.

* When to see them: If you have any pain, stiffness, or other problems with your back or neck that don't go away with home treatment

Sports Medicine Orthopedist

* What they do: Sports medicine orthopedists diagnose and treat injuries that occur during sports or other physical activities.

* When to see them: If you have any pain, swelling, or other problems with your musculoskeletal system that are caused by a sports injury

Pediatric Orthopedist

* What they do: Pediatric orthopedists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system in children and adolescents.

* When to see them: If your child has any pain, swelling, or other problems with their bones, muscles, joints, or tendons

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